Another "what is this?" Question.

[Sharkattackmack]

I apologize for the critter ID spam lately but as I've been adding many more corals to the tank I've been dipping and watching these little guys run off. This one was different and much larger than the smaller worm like creature i see. Any ideas?

 

[JGT]

Pod, good guy.

 

[Sharkattackmack]

Pod, good guy.

Like a copepods? Looked much larger than anyone I've ever had in my tank.

 

[JGT]

Yep, they come in all sizes. Probably an isopod.

 

[Greg P]

Looks like an Amphipod
They stand much like a flea

 

[Snoopdog]

Amphipod, one of the good guys.

 

[RedFrog211]

Looks like it may belong to the senticaudata suborder

 

[samnaz]

Gammarid amphipod

 

[Billdogg]

Gammarid amphipod

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great little guy - free fish food

Back in the day when I ran my 60 cube using a HOB and a canister filter I'd get as many of them out of the filter sponges and feed the tank with them. Tasty snacks!!!